More information about the hotel we will be staying at and the program we are offering.
We will be staying at Holiday Inn, Manchester. The IIMA Conferences rate is 102 GPB per night which includes breakfast and taxes…and can be cancelled up until the day before.”
The booking link for the Holiday Inn MediaCityUK:
Alternatively contact the hotel directly on 0161 813 1040 or email reservations on reservations@himediacityuk.co.uk and quote ‘IIM’
The venue
The conference is located at The University of Salford building, Media City, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester. See number 2 on the map (source: Media City (manchesterhistory.net)). The hotel is at 12. The conference is at the Lowry just across the water.
Travel
For international travellers Manchester Airport offers excellent routes direct or via London / Amsterdam. There is a direct train link to the Manchester city centre rail terminals. The trains are relatively frequent. Rail services to / from Manchester can be booked via one of the many UK rail app / websites. Ideally a train to Deansgate will get you closest, but Piccadilly station is the largest and there is a tram from there.
Within the city there is an excellent tram (metro) service, the best stop for the conference is Media City. You can buy a ticket or simply swipe on and off the tram using your credit card, then it will pick the best ticket for you.
For taxis there are private hire firms available on the web or Uber operates throughout the city.
Guests
If you have a partner or other guest travelling with you. Please let us know at registration stage. Subject to constraints they are welcome to join the dinners for the cost of the student registration.
Things to do in / around Manchester
If you are arriving early or staying on in the region there is lots to do in Manchester.
Museums
- Imperial War Museum north Visit IWM North – Plan Your Visit | Imperial War Museums
- National Football museum Home | National Football Museum
- Science and Industry Museum Home | Science and Industry Museum
TV
- Visit the set for Coronation Street (a classic UK soap opera) Coronation Street The Tour, Manchester – Book Tickets & Tours | GetYourGuide
- Visit the BBC studios The Studios, MediaCityUK | Shows and tours (bbc.co.uk)
Football Grounds
- Subject to their playing schedule you can book tours of the two top football (soccer) grounds, with Old Trafford being closest to the conference
- Visit Old Trafford | Man Utd Museum, Stadium Tour, Red Cafe, Conferences, Business and Corporate Events | Manchester United
Other places nearby
- Visit Liverpool – just an hour away is another famous city. The home of the Beatles and many other musicians, and the port from which many left for America.
- This site provides a wide range of options: Things to do in Manchester | The Official Guide | Visit Manchester
- Visit the first national park – the Peak District. The easiest way to do this, unless you rent a car, is to catch a train to Hathersage.